How to get from Smethwick to Alton by bus and train?

Smethwick to Alton map

From Smethwick to Alton by bus and train

To get from Smethwick to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 87 bus from Summerfield Park (Stop Ch) station to New St Station (Stop Ns1) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the X41 bus from Railway Station station to Knight Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min.

140min
Bus - 87
87
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Summerfield Park (Stop Ch)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smethwick
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Birmingham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New St Station (Stop Ns1)
    ID nwmagwap
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stafford
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID stadadwm
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X41X41
    Wait for bus
    X41
    Alton Towers
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knight Lane
    ID stagjmda
    64 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alton
    Walk to
    Alton
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Smethwick to Alton by bus and train via 82, CROSSCOUNTRY and X41

To get from Smethwick to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 82 bus from Summerfield Park (Stop Ch) station to New St Station (Stop Ns1) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the X41 bus from Railway Station station to Knight Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min.

155min
Bus - 82
82
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Summerfield Park (Stop Ch)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smethwick
  • 2
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Birmingham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New St Station (Stop Ns1)
    ID nwmagwap
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stafford
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID stadadwm
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X41X41
    Wait for bus
    X41
    Alton Towers
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knight Lane
    ID stagjmda
    64 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alton
    Walk to
    Alton
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Smethwick to Alton

The distance between Smethwick, West Midlands and Alton, West Midlands is approximately 86.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smethwick to Alton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in West Midlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Smethwick

Smethwick is located at Smethwick, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Summerfield Park (Stop Ch).

Train stations close to Smethwick:

  • Jewellery Quarter

Bus stations close to Smethwick:

  • Summerfield Park (Stop Ch)
  • Summerfield Park (Stop Cg)
  • Dudley Rd (Stop Cc)

Public transport stations close to Alton, West Midlands

Alton is located at Alton, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Station Road.

Bus stations close to Alton:

  • Station Road
  • Knight Lane
  • Alton Towers Gate 01

Related Routes

Smethwick to Alton map

Alternative route from Smethwick to Alton by bus and train via 82, CROSSCOUNTRY and X41

To get from Smethwick to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 82 bus from Summerfield Park (Stop Ch) station to New St Station (Stop Ns1) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the X41 bus from Railway Station station to Knight Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min.

155min
Bus - 82
82
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Summerfield Park (Stop Ch)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smethwick
  • 2
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Birmingham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New St Station (Stop Ns1)
    ID nwmagwap
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stafford
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID stadadwm
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X41X41
    Wait for bus
    X41
    Alton Towers
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knight Lane
    ID stagjmda
    64 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alton
    Walk to
    Alton
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Smethwick to Alton?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 87, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line X41.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Smethwick to Alton?

    The alternative route takes 155 minutes, using Bus line 82, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line X41.

  • Is there a direct bus between Smethwick and Alton in West Midlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Smethwick to Alton in West Midlands?

    The 87 bus line goes from Birmingham station near Smethwick to New St Station (Stop Ns1) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till New St Station (Stop Ns1) station near Alton in West Midlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Smethwick to Alton in West Midlands by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Smethwick and Alton in West Midlands by bus and train is about 2 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Smethwick to get to Alton in West Midlands?

    Get on the 87 bus from the Birmingham stop near Smethwick in West Midlands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Smethwick and Alton in West Midlands?

    Get off the bus at the New St Station (Stop Ns1) stop, which is closest to Alton in West Midlands.

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